Sr. Manufacturing Engineer I

$91,000 - $147,200/Yr

Johnson & Johnson - Danvers, MA

Full-time - Senior

Danvers, MA

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer I position at Abiomed involves leading the development, implementation, and maintenance of manufacturing processes to ensure high product quality and efficiency. The role focuses on process improvement, yield enhancement, and issue management within a regulated industry, particularly in the medical device sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to optimize existing manufacturing processes, focusing on efficiency and quality improvements.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to streamline workflows and reduce waste.
• Work closely with production teams to identify and address process bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality Assurance, and other departments to facilitate the smooth transition of new products and processes to the manufacturing shop floor.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to find opportunities for reducing scrap and rework.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve product yield and overall production efficiency.
• Act as a focal point for addressing and resolving manufacturing issues that require heightened focus.
• Lead and collaborate with relevant team members to ensure timely and effective resolution of highly-visible issues.
• Author protocols for handling critical issues to minimize impact on production schedules.

Requirements

• Proven experience in manufacturing engineering in a regulated industry.
• Has led successful yield improvement and process optimization projects.
• Experience leading CAPA and process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) projects.
• Experience in owning the introduction of new products to production.
• Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience within the medical device industry.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Business accident insurance
• Group legal insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Pension plan
• Vacation time (up to 120 hours per year)
• Sick time (up to 40 hours per year)
• Holiday pay (up to 13 days per year)
• Work, Personal and Family Time (up to 40 hours per year)